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R722 ARO

1997 Vauxhall Frontera

Silver Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

107,167 mi
Last recorded107,167 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2009
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Frontera89,278 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR722 ARO
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2009 107,167 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2009 107,067 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 6 Mar 2008 94,002 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 84,245 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2006 75,128 miles

Centre exhaust bonded mounting starting to seperate

Rear metal brake pipes starting to corrode

Slight oil leak from engine

How Reliable is the Vauxhall Frontera?

Based on 474,664 MOT tests across 60,850 vehicles.

66.9%
Pass Rate
5,158
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
60,850
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 59,436
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 19,151
position lamp(s) not working 17,886
Stop lamp not working 16,074
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 15,437
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R722 ARO is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera in Silver with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1997 Vauxhall Frontera models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.6% with a typical mileage of 89,278 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Vauxhall Frontera fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 59,436 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R722 ARO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vauxhall Frontera typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 29 years old, this Vauxhall Frontera is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R722 ARO registered?

R722 ARO is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 28 August 1997.

Is R722 ARO safe to buy?

The MOT history for R722 ARO shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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